(iii) Band 5.5 or above in IELTS. For applicants who cannot demonstrate
achievement in the IELTS test, the Academy English admission tests will be
considered an acceptable alternative.
(i) Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) degree in Dance from the Academy; or undergraduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised institution; or another qualification of equivalent standard from the Academy or fromanother recognised institution; and(ii) Final year grade of B (3.0) or above in the undergraduate degree major studyor equivalent;
To provide advanced and post-baccalaureate study for those who aspire toward
professional practice in dance. This program is ideally suited for those who seek to
deeper knowledge and experience in one or more areas including choreograohy,
interdisciplinary performance, pedagogy, technology, arts management and dance
science.
Students work in a highly concentrated and self-directed professional environment under
the mentorship of specialist advisors. While including a number of required courses, the
programme of study also allows for the selection of a broad range of courses, offered
by the School, the Graduate Education Centre, and other Schools* in the Academy,
to meet individual needs and interests. Integration is a key feature of the programme -
of the performing arts disciplines, of professional practice with MFA study, of practice
and theory, and of students across the Academy's various Schools. This rich and multidimensional
environment supports both the development of new career paths and
directions, and the generation of original work that contributes to knowledge and practice
in the field of dance.
(iii) Band 5.5 or above in IELTS. For applicants who cannot demonstrate
achievement in the IELTS test, the Academy English admission tests will be
considered an acceptable alternative;
(i) Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) degree in Drama from the Academy; or undergraduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised institution; or another qualification of equivalent standard from the Academy or from anotherrecognised institution (for applicants in Drama and Theatre Education (DTE) thismay be an undergraduate degree in education, social work, or equivalent); and(ii) Final year grade of B (3.0) or above in the undergraduate degree major study orequivalent;
The MFA in Drama offers an opportunity for independent
advanced-level study based on professional practice
underpinned by the methodology of practice-as-research.
Learning in depth in the major disciplines of Directing,
Playwriting, Drama and Theatre Education is complemented
by taught courses to broaden knowledge in contemporary
theatre, drama education, applied theatre, writing for
performance, the performing arts, and their cultural contexts.
MFA in Drama majors are encouraged to work with each
other across the disciplines as well as to explore interdisciplinary
collaboration across the Academy's other
master's programmes.
(iii) Band 5.5 or above in IELTS. For applicants who cannot demonstrate achievement
in the IELTS test, the Academy English admission tests will be considered an
acceptable alternative.
(i) Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) degree in Film and Television from the Academy;or undergraduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised institution; or another qualification of equivalent standard from the Academy or from anotherrecognised institution;
This is an innovative programme providing opportunities for graduates of cinema
production courses, or similar, and experienced practitioners to broaden, and renew their
prior production knowledge and experience. The programme enables and encourages
participants to explore the operational and aesthetic breadth of contemporary creative
cinema production, including digital technologies. Students explore the collaborative
nature of contemporary cinema production and experience how each specialised role
enriches the complex art of cinema production, by collectively developing a project, from
initial concept to screen.
Upon completion of the programme, students will be equipped and prepared to develop
and produce or participate on feature cinema projects. Successful graduates will not
only receive an MFA qualification but also take away significant production experience,
a network of like-minded colleagues, and a production credit in a major crew role, on a
feature-length cinema production.
Band 5.5 or above in IELTS. For applicants who cannot demonstrate achievement in
the IELTS test, the Academy English admission tests will be considered an acceptable
alternative.
(i) Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) degree in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (formerlyTechnical Arts) from the Academy; or undergraduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognised institution; or another qualification of equivalent standard from the Academy or from anotherrecognised institution; and(ii) Final year grade of B (3.0) or above in the undergraduate degree major study orequivalent;
The programme offers educational opportunities to mature,
talented, and focused artists who are well beyond the initial
throes of exploration and discovery and who seek specialised
education in preparation for their professional lives. The
programme provides the time, the aesthetic and intellectual
resources, the production facilities, and the synergistic
creative environment to allow students to broaden, deepen,
and synthesize their knowledge, skills, and training with a
notable degree of excellence and self-confidence.
It also aims to provide rich conceptual and critical content
while including a range of discipline specific courses that
meet the highest academic and professional standards,
and to enable students to critically review, consolidate, and
extend a systematic and coherent body of knowledge in the
major study area through coursework, research, and practice,
and develop artistic identity in the practice of their discipline.
For Western performance and composition majors, Band 6 or
above in IELTS. For Chinese performance majors, Band 5.5
or above in IELTS. For applicants who cannot demonstrate
achievement in the IELTS test, the Academy English admission
tests will be considered an acceptable alternative.
(i) Bachelor of Music degree from the Academy with a finalyear GPA of 3.3 or above in the major study and an overallprogramme GPA of 2.7 or above; or Bachelor degree in music from a recognised institution,normally with honours not lower than second class(upper division), or an average grade not lower than B inundergraduate courses; or another qualification of equivalent standard from the Academyor from another recognised institution,
Performance Major (Western and Chinese Music)
The programme equips students for entry into the music profession at a high
artistic level. Students gain comprehensive knowledge and experience through
participation in a wide range of solo, ensemble, and orchestral performance
activities. The flexible curriculum caters for individual interests, enables
students to develop an area of performance specialism, and cultivates the
cognitive and generic skills to meet the demands of the profession.
Performance Major (Conducting for Chinese Orchestras)
Students have opportunities to conduct various Chinese ensembles
and the orchestra in the Academy, and gain comprehensive knowledge
and experience through participation in a wide range of seminars and
masterclasses. In addition to the consolidation of repertoire knowledge, the
curriculum enables students to develop their critical interpretation and own
conducting style.
Composition Major
The programme provides professional training in composition, analytical skills,
and associated research at an advanced level. In addition to the consolidation
of technical and conceptual skills fundamental to the creative process, the
curriculum provides a practical environment for students to compose in a
variety of styles and contexts. Students have opportunities to work with
colleagues in the other Schools at the Academy, have their works performed
in public concerts, and acquire experience in concert organisation and the
promotion of their own compositions.
